Life of Uthman ibn Affan: Part 4
In this section we examine the emergence of fitnah, during Uthman's caliphate. Abdullah ibn Saba spreads fitnah throughout the provinces...
Life of Uthman ibn Affan: Part 5
In this part we examine the events that led to the martyrdom of Uthman. We discuss why he refused to fight. Finally we look at the…
Life of Uthman ibn Affan: Part 6
In the final part, we examine the reasons why, during the time of Uthman, the fitnah occurred. The section starts with a discussion of hadith…
The Prophet’s Marriage to Young Aishah
The marriage of the Prophet Muhammad to Aishah bint Abu Bakr when she was at a young age has been the focus of intense criticism in the West.
Shariah Courts: The Myth and the Reality
Some people never look beyond sensational headlines, and are often taken in by the hysteria whipped up by our politicians, media, and right…
Did the Khilafah End in 1924?
A common myth propagated by some groups is that the Khilafah ended 1924.
A brief history of Sufism
The word ‘Sufi’ is derived from the Arabic word "soof", meaning wool. This is because of the Sufi habit of wearing woollen coats, as part of…
Ghadir Khumm: An Orientalist Perspective
The h̩adīth of al-Ghadir Khumm is highly significant in Shī‘ī historiography and theology. According to Lalani and Jafri this incident was an…